If you say your cv boots are cracked and dry. Is there grease In them or has all of it came out? That would cause some noise for sure. There is some additional noise in 4wd although yours sounds excessive. It is normal if the 4wd has not been engaged in a while the first time putting it in while...
I would be down for Sunday morning! But I have to work.
Did a trip over Wheeler Pass a few weeks ago. Had a great time. I was by myself. Once you get to cold creek you can do some fishing at the ponds.
I have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off I could do something one of the two days. Sunday...
Im assuming you drove I86/84 Over to Boise. I know the speed limit is 75 MPH and you probably had the cruse control set at 80. Its hard but if you back off and set it at 65- 70 MPH it will make a huge difference. The difference in wind resistance of 10 MPH is a lot more than you would think...